Historical Events tagged with "nuclear arms"
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Reagan and Gorbachev's Iceland Summit
Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev engaged in crucial discussions regarding the reduction of intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs) in Europe during a summit in Iceland. The meetings represented a significant effort to ease tensions of the Cold War. Held in Reykjavik, they centered on arms control and the future of superpower relations. Despite some disagreements, both leaders expressed a commitment to nuclear disarmament, setting the stage for future negotiations. The summit's backdrop was an evolving geopolitical landscape, marked by the desire for reduced nuclear arsenals and improved dialogue between the United States and the Soviet Union.
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